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'Incredibly frustrating': Calls for council to sit down with Network Rail and finally reopen Northants village bridge closed for two years
Calls have once again been made for West Northants Council (WNC) to sit down with Network Rail and finally reopen a village bridge closed for two years.
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Independent butcher in busy Northampton street makes 'difficult decision' to close its doors for good
An independent butcher in a busy Northampton street has made the 'difficult decision' to close its doors for good.
Multi-vehicle crash forced closure on busy route in and out of Northampton
A crash involving a number of vehicles forced the closure of a busy route in and out of town.
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Iconic Red Arrows to fly over Northampton this week - date and time plus full flight path
The Red Arrows are to fly over Northampton this weekend on their way back from Silverstone.
Wathen Wigg Bridge over River Nene in Northampton taped off by emergency services
Police, fire crews, water rescue teams and ambulances are all on standby in Southbridge with an emergency incident ongoing.
Fundraising boost gives Northampton musician hope after record deal collapse and car crash
A Northampton musician says the instant support she has received for a fundraising campaign has left her with a more positive outlook on life after a car crash.
Driver dies and passenger serious injured in crash near Northamptonshire village
A man died and a passenger sustained serious injuries in a fatal accident in Northamptonshire, police have confirmed.
West Northamptonshire Council forced to refund drivers after parking charge blunder leaves fines invalid
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) must issue refunds to anyone who paid increased parking charges or received a ticket for Blue Badge non-payment over the last month, after it made an error in how the updated fees were imposed across Northampton.
Michael Thompson: ‘He said it was his right to have sex with her because he’d put up with her for so many years’
A friend and work colleague of the alleged murder victim told the court the defendant “said it was his right to have sex with her because he’d put up with her for so many years”.
Michael Thompson: Friend tells jury of Kim’s injuries to arm, eyes, nose, jaw and ankle
A friend of Kimberley Thompson’s told the jury of injuries to her arm, eyes, nose, jaw and ankle, which the 43-year-old said were down to basketball, falling or tripping.
In pictures: How a new 'premium' David Lloyd Club on the edge of Northampton could look if approved
Here’s how a new 'premium' David Lloyd Club near Northampton could look if plans are approved.
I love Northampton businesses – here’s three I’ll be supporting for the first time this spring and summer
I truly believe the wide variety of innovative businesses in this town are what make it so special, and here are three I will be supporting for the first time this spring and summer.
Here’s why there was a large emergency service response at a busy road in Northampton last night
Here’s why there was a large emergency service response at a busy Northampton road last night.
West Northants Council could buy 47 new homes on estate to boost affordable housing
Nearly 50 new-build homes on a Northamptonshire housing estate could be bought by the council to offer as social and affordable housing, after developers failed to secure a housing provider.
‘He served his community for more than 50 years’: Tributes paid to former West Northants councillor Alan Chantler
West Northamptonshire Council has lowered its flags to half-mast in tribute to Honorary Alderman and former councillor Alan Chantler following his death after a long illness.
Thousands of motorists set to face delays as four-week roadworks begin at busy junction outside Northampton supermarket
Thousands of motorists are set to face delays as four-week roadworks have started at a busy junction outside a Northampton supermarket.
Next phase of Northampton walking and cycling improvements set to begin next month
Construction work on the next phase of a major Northampton travel improvement scheme is set to begin next month.
Plans submitted for 305 new homes as major Northampton developments move forward
Plans for hundreds of new homes in Northampton, a major expansion of a building as a community venue, and significant alterations to properties across the district have been submitted to West Northamptonshire Council.
'Another gem lost': Popular gift shop set to close down after nine years in Northampton town centre
A popular gift shop is set to close down after nine years in Northampton town centre.
Michael Thompson trial: 18-year-old bereaved daughter describes mother as ‘best friend’ and ‘my person’
The 18-year-old bereaved daughter of Kimberley Thompson described her mother as her “best friend” and “my person” during a police interview following her passing, the court heard.